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Change Your Name Legally — Easy, Safe & Quick

We provide complete support for affidavits, Gazette notifications, newspaper ads, and all legal requirements.

Our seamless process covers drafting affidavits, publishing newspaper ads, guiding Gazette submissions, and providing all documentation needed for a legally valid name change.

  • ✔ We use only passport-approved newspapers.
  • ✔ Free format verification so your ad is never rejected.
  • ✔ Reprint guarantee if the advertisement does not appear as scheduled.

Key Features

Our name change service covers every legal, documentation, and publishing requirement with complete support.

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Online Application with Expert Guidance:

Our procedure is smooth. This involves filing a request to change name and then a step-by-step guide of the papers to be produced, including ID proofs and required forms.

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Government Gazette Publication Support:

From submitting applications to the Gazette of India or state gazettes, to handling forms, fees, and notifications for official name recognition, we provide full assistance.

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Affidavit Drafting & Notarization:

Affidavits are drafted by our professionals on e-stamp paper with all required details such as old/new names, purpose, and personal information — followed by notarization.

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Newspaper Ad Publishing Assistance:

We assist in publishing public notices in approved newspapers and provide original clippings as supporting documents for the Gazette application.

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Dedicated Customer Support Team:

Our support team answers your questions, checks your documents, and guides you throughout the legal process to ensure accuracy and avoid delays.

Name Change Service Features

Name Change Process

Upload Documents

Upload Documents

Upload necessary documents such as ID proofs, photographs, and forms through a secure online portal.

Affidavit Drafting

Affidavit Drafting

Get your affidavit drafted with old/new name details and purpose of change, signed and notarized.

Newspaper Ad

Newspaper Advertisement

Publish ads in one English and one regional newspaper. Keep clippings as evidence.

Gazette Application

Gazette Application

Submit the affidavit, ads, and documents to the Gazette of India (online or by post).

Gazette Notification

Gazette Notification

Your new name will be officially published in the Gazette within 1–2 months.

Choose Your Reason for Name Change

Explore the most common legal reasons for changing your name in India — including marriage, divorce, adoption, school certificate errors, and more. Learn the process and legal steps for each scenario with expert guidance.

Change of Name Due to Spelling Mistake

Change of Name Due to Dislike of Current Name

Change of Name Due to Divorce

Change of Name Due to Child’s Surname Change

Change of Name Due to Combining or Hyphenating Surnames

Change of Name After Marriage

Change Name on Property Card

Change of Name Due to Mistakes in School Certificates

Change of Name After Adoption

Change of Name Due to Religious Reasons

Change of Name Due to Political Statement

Change of Name Due to Transgender Transition

Change of Name Due to Numerology

Find Gazette Office by State

Select your state to get detailed guidance on the official Gazette name change process in Maharashtra, Karnataka, or Tamil Nadu. Get address, steps, and expert support to legally change your name.

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Benefits of Name Change

In India, the process of name change offers practical, personal, and security benefits, as one can change their name through the Gazette notification and update documents.

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Same identity throughout documents:

Only one name on all your documents, such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID, bank accounts and certificates. This prevents issues of verification and eases the way approvals pass.

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Legal recognition and proof:

The Gazette publication provides you with legal evidence of your new name. It is used in courts and offices as a contract, property work, taxation and disputes.

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Better security:

A legal change of name seals the loopholes in your files. It identifies you and makes it more difficult to abuse you.

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Less toil on the side of the government and banks:

When everything is in order, government services, welfare schemes and financial transactions will be quicker and easier.

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Personal empowerment:

The identity or name that one associates with can be your name or your religious beliefs or your marital status, or by choice. It provides you with a new life, a better professional identity and emotional fulfilment.

Name Change Process

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We provide an easy and stress-free process of name change. Since 2014, we have helped over 1 lakh people.

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  • Legal and secure:

    You will get a 100% legal, safe, and convenient means of online process of name change, along with your affidavit, newspaper advertisement and official Gazette notification.

  • Expert Help Every Step:

    We offer easy advice on the affidavits, advertisement in leading publications such as the Times of India and the Gazette publication.

  • Quick and Easy:

    You can book it online, use Cards, UPI, net banking, and place advertisements the following day before noon.

  • Low, Clear Prices:

    We will begin at ₹175, no commission fee - select the city and pay.

  • Everything in One Place:

    We do everything well, starting with ad designing to clippings and confirmations.

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    You will get secure Payments and Data management, with only one ID proof.

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    Since 2014, we have been assisting content customers in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore with last-minute reprints at no expense.

With ApplyNameChange.in, you can rest assured that your name change process will be smooth, quick, and handled with care. Let us help you embrace your true identity with confidence!

Popular City Packages

Compare starting rates across top Indian metro cities for name change and affidavit ads.

City Starting Ad Rate (Approx.) Notes
Mumbai ₹250 – ₹1500 English + Marathi, passport-approved combinations available.
Delhi ₹200 – ₹1800 Leading Hindi and English newspapers.
Bengaluru ₹305 – ₹1200 Top English and Kannada papers.
Chennai ₹210 – ₹900 English + Tamil name change ad options.
Kolkata ₹250 – ₹800 Major English and Bengali newspapers.
Hyderabad ₹250 – ₹1000 English and Telugu newspapers.

Who This Is For

Name change services help different groups of people dealing with legal, personal, or compliance-related needs.

Segment Hook-style Description
Marriage / Divorce Newly married or divorced people who want a single, consistent name across all documents—without confusion, stress, or unnecessary drama.
NRIs NRIs who need their Indian documents to match their foreign passport, visa, PR, or residency records—without long-distance complications.
Document / Compliance Issues People stuck due to mismatched names that delay passports, banking, job applications, legal work, or visa approvals.
Parents & Children Parents looking to correct or update their child’s name in school records, birth certificates, Aadhaar, or education board documents.
Personal / Identity Reasons Individuals who want a new name for personal choice, identity alignment, cultural preference, religious faith, or emotional reasons.

Pick Your Perfect Plan

Choose the plan that fits your name change needs — from basic affidavits to full Gazette support.

Plan What You Get
Basic Plan Draft affidavits + ad in one newspaper; you submit the Gazette yourself.
Standard Plan Affidavit + two passport-approved newspaper advertisements + detailed instructions for filling the Gazette application.
Premium Plan Affidavit + two advertisements + complete Gazette application handling, NRI/passport-friendly support, and free reprinting if the ad is not published as scheduled.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Name Change in India

What is the legal process to change my name in India?

  • Draft a notarised affidavit stating your old or new names and the reason for the change.

  • Advertise your name change notice in two local newspapers- one in English and one regional.

  • Submit the affidavit, newspaper clippings and other papers to the Department of Publication to get it published in the Gazette.

How long does the name change process take?

Usually, Gazette publication takes 1 or 2 months after the submission of documents.

Is a name change legal without Gazette notification?

No. To be legally valid in all government and non-government agencies, the change of name requires a Gazette notification.

Can I change my name online legally in India?

There is no such online process in India for a name change. The entire process is offline as it involves affidavits and publication in the Gazette. However, there are services where you need to submit the documents via the internet.

What documents are required for the name change process?

Documents required include a notarised affidavit on stamp paper, newspaper advertisements, ID documents (Aadhar, PAN), address documents and photographs.

Can minors change their name?

Yes, even minors can apply for the process of name change. But it should be done by their parents/guardians on their behalf, following the same legal process.

What are common reasons for changing a name legally?

Marriage, divorce, adoption, amendment of mistakes in documents of official character, conversion to another religion, or taste.

Will the name change reflect on all my official documents?

Yes, then change your name in Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank accounts, education certificates, etc, once you get the Gazette notification.

How much does the name change process cost?

The cost is based on the state and the documents like affidavit, newspaper advertisement and the Gazette publication expenses. However, the standard cost for a newspaper advertisement is around ₹175 and ₹1800, depending on the city and publication.

Is professional help recommended for a name change?

Yes, professional advice is necessary, as it helps prevent mistakes, incomplete paperwork and makes the process quicker.

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